Long Beach Update

As of 1:13 p.m. today, power has been restored to all customers in Long Beach, however some customers who have been on generator power may experience temporary outages as we connect them to the network as safely as possible.

We thank customers for their patience as we work to restore them to the network as safely and efficiently as possible. We encourage customers in Long Beach to make every effort to conserve use of electricity as we continue to return the system to its full operational capacity.

We will continue to distribute food, ice, and water at a distribution center at 925 Locust Avenue until 9 p.m. tonight. The safety of the public and our crews remain our highest priority. We thank the city of Long Beach for its cooperation and for the especially important safety efforts of first responders in the Long Beach Fire and Police departments. Get the latest update >

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Save Power Days – Unplug for the Afternoon

A Sweet Way To Earn Up to $100* In Bill Credits This Year

By reducing electricity use on scheduled Save Power Days, you can earn up to $100* in bill credits. Enroll now to receive text, phone, or email alerts the day before an event so you can prepare to reduce your energy usage. If you’re already enrolled in Save Power Days, you can update your alert preferences at any time.

How It Works

We call Save Power Days about 12 times per year, only on non-holiday weekdays. Once you enroll and set your alert preferences, we will notify you the day before a Save Power Day is called.

To participate, you’ll need to reduce your electricity usage between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. during Save Power Days. Participation is voluntary: you don’t have to reduce your electricity usage and there’s no penalty for not doing so; however, the more energy you save during a Save Power Day, the more you can earn in bill credits.

Stay Notified With Alerts

When you enroll in Save Power Days, we’ll notify you the day before each Save Power Day event, via your choice of text, phone, or email so you can take full advantage of the program. Already enrolled? Log in now to change your alert settings.

How We Calculate Bill Credits

To calculate your earned bill credits, we compare your usage during the Save Power Day event to the 3 highest usage days for the previous 5 days during the same 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. time frame. If your usage is lower on the Save Power Day, you’ll earn a bill credit of $0.75 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) reduced. That can add up to big savings.

For example: If you use 5 kWh during a Save Power Day event, and your average usage for the 3 highest usage days for the previous 5 days was 10 kWh, you’ll earn $3.75 in bill credits for that day. Multiply that by 12 and you could earn up to $45 in savings for the year.

Save Power Days vs. Summer Discount Plan

Two of our most popular savings incentives are Save Power Days and Summer Discount Plan. Each offers a unique way to save energy and earn bill credits: Save Power Days gives you the option to reduce energy use during planned events by turning off or unplugging appliances; Summer Discount Plan allows us to cycle off only your air conditioning during periods of high demand. Occasionally we’ll call a Save Power Day and Summer Discount Plan event on the same day, which means you can save even more! Learn more about Summer Discount Plan and enroll today to maximize your savings during the summer months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible to participate in Save Power Days?

If you are a residential customer, and you have a Smart Meter installed at your home, you’re eligible to enroll in Save Power Days.

When will I receive my bill credits?

Your credits for any Save Power Days you participated in during a given billing period will appear in your monthly bill for that same billing cycle.

Can I view my bill credit in My Account online?

Yes, your bill credit will appear in My Account under “billed usage.” You will be able to see the accumulated bill credit you earned for the month, as well as on a per-event basis.

How to view your Save Power Day Savings

The credit you saved by participating in a Save Power Day event will be available on My Account after your next billing date following an event. Just follow these simple steps to see how Save Power Day is working for you!

Log into My Account

Upon logging in, you will be in the overview section of My Account. At the bottom left square you will find the “Billed Usage” section. Click on the “July 2014 in Detail” option. (the most recent billed month will be referenced)

To see your Save Power Day credits earned choose the “View Save Power Day Incentive Event(s) option.

Choose one of 3 ways to view the amount of money you have saved by participating on the Save Power Day Program

By Individual Event

Bill Period Event(s)

Last 12 Months Event(s)

Can I participate in Save Power Days if I have a smart thermostat or similar technologies?

Households with smart thermostats and other qualifying enabling technologies are offered an additional $0.50 per kWh saved in bill credits during Save Power Days events - that’s in addition to the $0.75 per kWh saved with Save Power Days.

Can I sign up for other bill credit programs?

Home Energy Guzzler

What's eating your energy? Is it the A/C? That extra fridge in the garage? The clothes dryer?

Don’t run an air conditioner and an evaporative cooler at the same time! You’ll make your air conditioner work twice as hard to get rid of the humidity produced by the cooler. Also, clean and replace filters frequently to get the most cooling for your money. Rebate

Evaporative Cooler

If you have an extra freezer that you really don't need, why spend money using it? SCE has a recycling program which will haul away your freezer for free and pay you $35.Recycle >

Freezer

Check and clean the coils regularly, especially during the summer. Also make sure your refrigerator and freezer doors seal airtight. One way to check this is to close a dollar bill or piece of paper in the door. If it pulls out easily, your refrigerator may need a door hinge adjustment or a new gasket. Rebate >

Refrigerator

Run your dishwasher only when full, and use your dishwasher's automatic energy-savings cool-dry cycle. If your dishwasher doesn't have this feature, turn it off after the final rinse and let the dishes air dry. This can reduce energy usage by 40%.

Dishwasher

Choose a heater that’s been certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory and that has a tip-over switch. Make sure your heater is at least three feet away from curtains, chairs, firewood, walls and anything else that can catch fire. If you must use an extension cord, make sure it’s marked with a power rating at least as high as your heater.

Portable Heater

Dry lightweight and heavy clothes separately for more energy-efficient drying. Always clean the lint filter before every load. Remember to dry full loads without overloading, and you’ll use less electricity.

Clothes Dryer

Do you know, you’ll get more out of your A/C by regularly cleaning or replacing your air conditioner's filter? Closing drapes and shades keeps direct sunlight from heating your home and lowers cooling costs. Or instead of relying on your air conditioner, use a portable or ceiling fan to circulate air. It uses less energy and costs less money

Central Air Conditioner

Try setting it between 4 and no more than 6 hours. Also, an older power-hungry single-speed model may be costing you more money. Save even more with a two-speed or variable-speed pool pump. Replacement Program >

Pool Pump

You can also save money by using microwave and toaster ovens, slow cookers and electric skillets instead of larger ovens and stoves.